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Laura Ross, 86
WELLS - Laura S. Ross, 86, passed away March 11, 2004 at the Harbor Home in York where she had lived since 2002.
She was born in Wells, Nov. 5, 1917, a daughter of Harry G. and Jennie (Stevens) Boston. She graduated from Wells High School.
She ran a second-hand shop at her home and enjoyed searching for yard sales.
She was pre-deceased by her husband, Ernest Ross, a son, Carl Ross and grandson, Andrew Ross.
She is survived by one son, Harry and his wife Deanna Ross, one special daughter-in-law, Marlene Ross and sister, Dorothy Brown, all of Wells; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
At her request, there will be no calling hours or funeral. Spring Interment will be in the Ocean View cemetery in Wells.
Arrangements by the Johnson Funeral Home, North Berwick.
Margaret Moore, 74
WALDOBORO - and York, Maine - Margaret "Meg" (Doherty) Moore, 74, passed away Feb. 24, 2004 in Brunswick after a brief illness.
Born March 28, 1929, she graduated second in her class at Berwick Academy and then went on to study at Scott Carby School of Art in Boston. A portrait and still life painter, she and Marion Fulton opened the first art gallery in York Harbor in 1958. She was a founding member of the York Art Association. Her works were also exhibited in the Farnsworth Museum, the Walt Kuhn Gallery, Chris Ritter's Pine Tree Gallery in Ogunquit, and several other galleries along the East coast. She was also an astrologer and expert in Irish
culture and history.
In 1950, she married Robert Eric Moore. Together they lived for 46 years on Cider Hill in York, where they raised three children. In 1998 she and her husband moved to a farm in Waldoboro.
She was an avid reader who especially enjoyed poetry and literature. Her children will remember her as a mother who taught them to honor truth and recognize the world's natural beauty.
She grew up in South Berwick and was the daughter of Michael Francis and Rose Doherty.
She was predeceased by her parents, a brother Michael Francis Doherty who was killed in a bomber in a 1944 raid on Ploesti, Romania in World War II, sisters Kathleen, Nancy and Irene. Her last surviving sibling is Rose-Ellen Renaud of Dover.
She is survived by her husband; two daughters, Deirdre Robinson of Kennebunk, Maine, and Bridget Moore of New York City and Michael Moore of Bangor. She dearly loved each of her five grandchildren: Alana, Brendan and Kate Kotowski of New York City, and Colleen and Molly Moore of Bangor.
A private memorial service will be held in the summer.
Arrangements entrusted to Hall Funeral Home, Waldoboro.
Peggy Blind, 89
LANCASTER, Pa. - Peggy A. Blind, 89, of Lancaster, Pa., formerly of Englewood, N.J., died Feb. 24, 2004 at her residence following a lengthy illness.
Born in Tokoyo, Japan, she was the daughter of the late James Lee and Ethel (Cochran) Kauffman. She was the wife of the late William Charles Blind, who died in Oct. 2002.
She was a member of St. James Episcopal Church, the Lancaster Country Club, the Hamilton Club, the Colonial Dames, the Colony Club in New York, the Kennebunk River Club in Maine and the Snarks LTD., an amateur theatrical club.
She is survived by one son, William C. Jr., husband of Rebecca Blind; one daughter, Anne Cook Conze, wife of Peter Conze, both of New York; and four grandchildren.
A funeral service was held at St. James Episcopal Church, Lancaster, Pa. on Saturday with Rev. Molly Solbok officiating. Interment was in Lancaster Cemetery.
If desired, memorial donations may be sent to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Dr., PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.
Fred F. Groff Inc. Funeral Home.
Ruth Bryant, 92
WELLS - Ruth E. Bryant, 92, of Hobbs Farm Road, passed away Feb. 25, 2004 in the Riverridge Center for Rehabilitation in Kennebunk.
She was born May 28, 1911 in North Berwick, a daughter of Harry and Blanche (Allen) Staples. She was a 1930 graduate of North Berwick High School and then attended Gorham Normal School. For many years she was employed by D'Arcy Company in North Berwick.
She was the proprietor of Ruth's Gift Shop in Wells for several years where she sold her own handywork and preserves. She was a member of the First Baptist Christmas Church in North Berwick where she was baptized and taught Sunday school. In her earlier years, she was an active volunteer in her community. She volunteered for the P.T.A., chaperoning class trips, and served as an officer for the Band Boosters, Ladies Aide, Fireman's Women's Auxiliary, Cooperative Extension. She opened her home to all who needed her love and care. She was a wonderful cook who will be remembered for her Sunday morning doughnuts, pot roasts and graham-cracker pies. She enjoyed crafts and made quilts for all of her family members. She was pre-deceased by her husband, H. Alton Bryant in 2001.
Surviving are one son, Robert and his wife, Joan Bryant of Wells; two daughters, Helen and her husband Paul Andrews of Eliot, and Mary and her husband, James Johnson of Merrimack, N.H.; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. A funeral was held Saturday at the Johnson Funeral Home, North Berwick with Rev. Robert G. Cole Sr. of the Bethel Christian Church, North Berwick officiating. Spring Interment in the Ocean View cemetery in Wells.
Friends who wish may contribute to the Bethel Christian Church Sunday School Program, PO Box 312, North Berwick, ME 03906.
Richard Howarth Sr., 62
BERWICK - Richard T. Howarth Sr., 62, of Second Street, died Feb. 25, 2004 at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital in Dover, N.H. He was born in South Berwick on March 3, 1941, a son of Wilfred J. and Rosealma M. (Theoret) Howarth. He attended local schools and Berwick Academy.
He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1959-1963 and was a very proud veteran. He worked as a marine machinist at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for more than 38 years.
He married Susan Leffel on March 13, 1965 and was a loving father and grandfather.
He is predeceased by a brother, Ronald Howarth.
He is survived by his wife of Berwick; two sons, Richard Howarth Jr. of Norfolk, Va. and Daryl Howarth of Berwick; two daughters, Vanessa Moulton of Barrington, N.H. and Dawn Howarth-Cress of North Berwick; four brothers, Robert Howarth and A. Emery Howarth, both of South Berwick, John Howarth of Kittery and David Howarth of Berwick; one sister, Shirley Drouin of Somersworth, N.H.; and 10 grandchildren. A funeral service was held Friday at the United Methodist Church in Berwick. Burial will be in the spring at the Evergreen Cemetery.
At the request of the family, please omit flowers. Donations may be made to the Seacoast Cancer Center, Wentworth-Douglass Hospital, Central Avenue, Dover, NH 03820 or to the Berwick United Methodist Church, 37 School St., Berwick, ME 03901.
Arrangements are by the Laing-Bibber Funeral Chapel, Berwick.
T. Frank Pierce
WELLS - T. Frank Pierce of Wells, passed away after a long illness on Feb. 26, 2004 at Riverridge Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Georgia, the son of John and Lillian Pierce. He was a World War II veteran serving in the Navy as a 1st Class Gunners Mate.
He was a country music entertainer by night and a horse trainer / farrier by day, among many other interests including auctioneering and vending at the horse shows with his Equi-Roto brush which he invented and was very proud of.
He played guitar and sang in several country bands including The Rhythm Kings and the Country Hot Shots at the Voltigeur Snowshoe Club in Biddeford and the Firehouse Pub in Wells. One of his biggest thrills was performing with Red Sovine.
During 1989, he opened the Country Music Lounge in Old Orchard Beach with partner Joan Cole. He was awarded Pioneer Award by the Downeast Country Music Association in 1994.
He has three children, Thomas Frank Pierce Jr. of Cheshire, Mass., Laurie Ann Pierce of Converse, Texas, and Michelle Lee Pierce of Lyman; two grandchildren, Johnathan Thomas Pierce and Briana Marie Pierce; and one sister, Louise Christmas of Chilhowie, Va.
A funeral service was held Tuesday at the Bibber Memorial Chapel, Wells.
Ruth Smith, 90
KENNEBUNK - Mrs. Ruth B. Smith, 90, of Ocean View Road, Kennebunk, died Feb. 24, 2004 at St. Andres Health Care in Biddeford after a long illness.
She was the daughter of Harry P. and Ethel (Littlefield) Belyea.
She graduated from Westbrook High School, then worked at Youland Department Store in Kennebunk. She was a member of the Christ Church for many years, and also a member of the Independent Service Club, the Webannett Women's Club and the Kennebunk Public Health all of Kennebunk.
She was predeceased by her husband Henry Smith who died in 1986.
She is survived by her three daughters, Doris Clark of Wells Branch, Linda Geiringer of Portland, and Sharon Smith of Cumberland, Maine and Bradenton, Fla.; two brothers, Donald Belyea of Bradenton, Fla. and Stephen Belyea of Brewer; two sisters, Mary Cole of North Windham and Bradenton, Fla., and Elizabeth Wakefield of Portland; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
A memorial graveside service will be held at the Oak Grove cemetery at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 29 with the Rev. Janet Leighninger officiating.
Arrangements by Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St., Kennebunk. www,bibberfuneral.com
Muguette Gregory, 87
KENNEBUNKPORT - Muguette (Midge) Gregory passed away peacefully the evening of Feb. 20, 2004.
She was born in Biddeford on March 12, 1916, the daughter of Peter Johnson and Maria (Dupuy) Johnson. She graduated from a high school directed by the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary in Coaticook, Quebec.
She was preceded in death by her dear husband, Philip, in 1989. She married Philip L. Gregory on June 27, 1953 in Watertown, Mass. ("the hottest day in the history of Watertown"). The couple initially lived in Wellesley Hills, Mass., where their two sons, Philip Jr. and Charles, were born. In 1960, the Gregory family moved to Auburn. Then, in 1963, they settled in Los Altos, Calif.
Her husband was an executive with Raytheon Corp., both in New England and in California. In fact, they met in the 1940s when they were both buyers for Raytheon. The couple moved to California and participated in the early growth of the semiconductor industry. He retired from Raytheon in 1979 as director of procurement for the Semiconductor Division.
In 1970, he and two colleagues founded the Semiconductor Equipment Materials International ("SEMI"). The non-profit group presents trade forums worldwide for manufacturers of semiconductor equipment and materials. The largest show, SEMICON, is held annually in San Francisco and San Jose. He retired in 1984 as the firm's executive director.
The couple traveled extensively in building SEMI internationally. Among their tours included a trip in the early 1970s to Beijing, China. Shortly after President Nixon traveled to China in 1972, they were invited as guests of the People's Republic. They toured the then-fledgling electronics facilities in Beijing as the Chinese government was looking to build its domestic semiconductor operations.
She served as SEMI's hostess throughout the world. Her warm smile and kind words helped the organization build trust in countries throughout Europe and Asia.
In California, her volunteer activities included establishing the Villa Siena Auxiliary at Villa Siena, a home for the elderly in Mountain View, Calif. She also served as an early president of the Women's Club for St. Simon's Church and was in the Legion of Mary. Finally, she was secretary of the Mountain View chapter of Catholic Charities and a member of the Caritas Society.
During the mid-1950s, she and her husband built a beautiful cottage at Goose Rocks Beach in Kennebunkport. "The Cottage" became her summer home, and she would winter in Los Altos.
She was very interested in her Acadian heritage. In the mid-1990s, she helped her cousin, Columbia Johnson, found the Association des Johnson d'Acadie. She served as a founding director.
She is survived by two sons, Philip L. Gregory Jr. of Woodside, Calif., and Charles J. Gregory of Kennebunkport; three adoring grandsons. John, Matthew, and Mark; three loving daughters-in-law, Kathy Gregory, Anne Gregory, and Susan Martin. Midge is survived by her sister, the Rev. Sister Anna Dupuis of the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary; and her cousin, Frank J. Glazier of Moody Beach.
Those who remain behind are grateful for how she touched their lives. She will be remembered for her many blessings - her generosity and thoughtfulness, her outgoing and energetic spirit, and her unconditional love for everyone she met. She loved her roses in Los Altos and her lilacs at Goose Rocks Beach. A very proud grandmother she watched her grandchildren progress in academics, athletics, and their Catholic faith. Her life was filled with love and joy.
A funeral Mass was said in St. Mary's Catholic Church, Wells on Saturday.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be made to the Villa Siena Foundation, 1855 Miramonte Ave., Mountain View, CA 94040.
Arrangements by the Bibber Memorial Chapel, Wells.
Edward Houle, 89
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. - Edward "Eddie" R. Houle, 89, of Court Street in Portsmouth, formerly of Walker Avenue in Kittery, died on Feb. 29, 2004 following a period of failing health.
Born in Manchester, N.H. on Oct. 8, 1914, he was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Houle and attended local schools graduating from Manchester High School.
He served his country as a member of the United States Armed Services for more than 15 years as a medical corpsman.
He enjoyed his home on Walker Avenue in Kittery for many years; he loved tending to his flower and vegetable gardens and enjoyed raising animals. His love of his animals and his sometimes mischievous temperament led him in the late 1970s to allow his chickens and turkeys to roam freely around the neighborhood for a time before being convinced that they needed to be in their pen.
His greatest love was his faith, a faith that allowed him to share his gifts with others and with his God. His church St. Raphael Parish Church in Kittery was a very important part of his life. He served for more than 15 years as sexton, he served as an acolyte, and Eucharistic minister, as well as on various committees. During his time as sexton he enjoyed keeping the grounds of the church, planting many flowers and tending to the lawn. Most recently he enjoyed leading the rosary group at the Feaster Apartments in Portsmouth where he made his home.
He will be missed by the many people he unselfishly helped throughout his life. He is survived by his sister Shirley Finn of Hartford, Conn.; several nieces and nephews; a dear friend and caregiver Michelle Mallory and her husband David of Rye; and a friend Shirley Finn of Virginia. He was predeceased by a dear friend Peter Finn in February.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10 a.m. at his church St. Raphael Parish Church on Whipple Road in Kittery. Friends may visit today from 1-3 p.m. at the J.S. Pelkey Funeral Home, 125 Old Post Rd. in Kittery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to Seacoast Hospice, 10 Hampton Rd., Exeter, NH.
Arrangements are entrusted to the J.S Pelkey Funeral Home of Kittery.
Arch Roll, 81
YORK - Lt. Cdr. Arch C. Roll, USNR, 81, on 1 Sheru La. died March 2, 2004 at his residence after a long illness.
He was born on Aug. 19, 1922 in Johnson City, Ill., the son of Arch C. and Frances Roll. He was a 1940 graduate of Johnson City (Ill.) High School. He had served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Following his Naval service he attended Southern Illinois College and received a bachelor degree of education in 1949.
After graduating from college, he re-entered the Navy where he served until his retirement as a Lieutenant Commander in 1968. After retiring from the Navy he worked as a Systems Analyst at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, retiring in 1984. He later returned to his desire of teaching as a substitute teacher in local schools including, York, Eliot and Kittery.
He was very active in the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a member of V.F.W. Post 6977 of Cape Neddick where he served as a Commander, Chaplain and most recently as Quartermaster. He was also a Commander of the State of Maine Veterans of Foreign Wars from 1978-1979. He also was a member of the American Legion Post 56 of York and the York Elks. He enjoyed music, especially Big Band music.
He was predeceased by his first wife, Nadine Roll, who died in 1983.
Survivors include his wife, Emilia L. "Mimi" (Ciardiello) Roll of York; one son, Keith Roll of Wells; two daughters, Joan Chisholm of York and Sheila Roll of Dover, N.H.; two stepdaughters, Diane Dense of Wells and Shirley Belhumeur of Dover, N.H.; and five grandchildren.
Visiting hours are today from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home, 91 Long Sands Rd., York. Services by VFW Post 6977 at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in the First Parish Congregational Church of York, 180 York St., York. A reception will follow the funeral at the VFW Hall in Cape Neddick. Interment will be at noon Monday in the Maine Veterans Cemetery, Mt. Vernon Rd., Augusta.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of York, 1A York St., York, ME 03909.
